Here is how vulnerable people can find a Safe Place in Hull 23rd September 2019 Vulnerable people in Hull can feel safer in the city thanks to a project that provides support when its needed most. Safe Place Hull works with shops, banks, bus stations, tourist attractions and other public places to create a safe environment someone can go for help if they are lost, worried or confused. Staff at […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafe Place
Entertain your children for free with this new project 23rd September 2019 Parents and carers have endless play inspiration at their fingertips with the launch of a new project. Active Imaginations has been designed to keep toddlers’ brains and bodies active. Public Health England has worked with parents in Hull to film dozens of simple ideas for games that can be set up in minutes and entertain […] Read more Education and Learning News Public Health Active ImaginationsChange 4 LifeHull City CouncilParks Children’s CentrePublic Health EnglandStart 4 Life
Could you help save a life? 10th September 2019 A short video could help you prevent a suicide. A series of brief walk-through scenarios have been designed to help people spot signs someone is struggling and start a conversation. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and people all over the country are being asked to visit the site and share the link when they […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnSuicideWorld Suicide Prevention DayZero Suicide Alliance
Hull’s biggest haul of illegal tobacco seized 4th September 2019 Hull’s biggest haul of illicit tobacco has been discovered in a flat above a shop in Beverley Road, Hull, and in a nearby van. More than 145,000 cigarettes and 283 pouches of tobacco – with a value of more than £40,000 and a tax revenue loss of around the same amount – were found and […] Read more News Public Health Beverley RoadHull City CouncilHumberside PoliceTrading Standards
Talking Tables – break the ice and talk to a stranger 29th August 2019 Cafes and venues all over Hull are helping people to break the ice and get chatting to each other. Talking Tables signs can now be found on designated tables at 20 locations, from Trinity Market, Hull Truck Theatre and Age UK in Hull city centre, to The Pennine in Bransholme, and St Margaret’s Welcome Centre […] Read more News Public Health Age UKCouncillor Gwen LunnHull Truck TheatreSt Margaret’s Welcome CentreTalking tablesThe Coffee PotTrinity Market
Hull firm must pay £40,000 after employee loses arm in accident 16th August 2019 Hull firm Moss Tyres Ltd must pay more than £40,000 after an accident in which an employee lost an arm. The firm has been fined £17,000 and must pay Hull City Council’s prosecution costs of £24,638, plus a statutory court charge of £120 after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHealth and Safety ExecutiveHull City CouncilHull Crown CourtMoss TyresPublic ProtectionSangwin
Rugby fans in Hull donate 78 trays of food to local communities 12th August 2019 Rugby league fans in Hull are being asked to donate food to help local communities this summer. An impressive 78 trays of non-perishable food items were donated at two matches in April. Now food collections will take place at Hull KR’s match on Friday 6 September and Hull FC’s match on Saturday 17 August. Fans […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyCraven ParkFairShareHull FCHull KRKCOM StadiumNHS Hull CCGWest Park
Hopscotch target smashed at Hull’s Play Day 7th August 2019 A Hull hopscotch target has been smashed as hundreds hopped, skipped and jumped their way around Queens Gardens. A team from the Playing Out project led the event during the city’s Play Day event to try to set a city record, with the aim of attracting 400 participants. But the record attempt got off to […] Read more News Public Health Hull City CouncilPlay DayPlaying OutPolice and Crime Commissioner
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why 2nd August 2019 A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time. They were part of the Big Latch On, a global event where women come together and feed their babies in a bid to normalise breastfeeding. Organisers City Health Care Partnership, which works […] Read more News Public Health Big Latch OnCity Health Care PartnershipHull City CouncilLookPlayQueens GardensSaySing
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens 1st August 2019 A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week. Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and this year’s event will see hopscotch grids laid all around the site at the Queens Gardens Rose Bowl. Every visitor will be encouraged to take […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHopscotchHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens GardensRose Bowl
Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull 25th July 2019 A free project bringing activities and nutritious food to children throughout the summer holidays will launch in Hull this week. Healthy Holidays ran as a pilot scheme in Orchard Park last year, delivering more than 100 sessions in 31 days. This year, it returns to Orchard Park and will also run in St Andrews, Bransholme […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Public Health What's on BransholmeCouncillor Gwen LunnHealthy HolidaysHull City CouncilMarfleetOrchard ParkSt Andrews
Top tips to beat the heat – public health consultant 22nd July 2019 As temperatures climb and the Met Office issues a Heat Health Alert, public health officials have issued their advice for staying sun safe. This week is set to deliver the hottest temperatures of the year so far – around 29C today and Tuesday, peaking at 31C on Wednesday, 30C on Thursday and remaining in the […] Read more News Public Health Heat Health AlertheatwaveMet OfficeNHSNHS Hull CCG
